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Delhi High Court Awards ₹8 Lakh to Puma in Trademark Infringement Suit Over Counterfeit Goods

The Delhi High Court has awarded ₹8 lakh in damages to global sportswear giant PUMA SE in a trademark infringement case against a seller of counterfeit products. The court also issued a permanent injunction restraining the defendant from using Puma’s registered trademarks. ⚖️ Court Decision Justice Saurabh Banerjee, presiding over the case, held that the […]

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Delhi High Court Denies Patent for Kroll’s P2P Monitoring System, Citing Software Exclusion Under Section 3(k)

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has refused to grant a patent to Kroll Information Assurance LLC, a US-based company, for a system designed to track users who share sensitive content through peer-to-peer (P2P) networks. The Court determined that the invention falls under the excluded category of computer programs or algorithms, as outlined

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Crunchfish Receives Patent in Taiwan for Offline Payment Breakthrough

Taiwan has officially granted a patent to Crunchfish Digital Cash AB, a Sweden-based fintech company, for its cutting-edge offline payment solution. The newly awarded patent (No. I888477) covers Crunchfish’s “Reserve–Pay–Settle” technology that enables digital payments to occur securely without an internet connection. The patent will remain valid until January 2041. The announcement comes after similar

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India’s IP Laws Struggle to Protect Traditional Cultural Expressions Amid Rising Cultural Appropriation

India’s diverse cultural heritage faces increasing threats from misappropriation. Yet, its legal framework remains unequipped to protect Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs). Experts warn that India’s current intellectual property (IP) laws fail to address the communal and evolving nature of these traditions.—What Are Traditional Cultural Expressions?Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) include folk art, music, dance, crafts, and

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ICMR Sets Ambitious Goal to File 10,000 Patents to Boost MedTech Innovation

In a bold move to advance India’s healthcare innovation, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched two new initiatives—Patent Mitra and MedTech Mitra. These programs aim to simplify patent filing and promote indigenous medical technologies. ICMR plans to file 10,000 patents in three years, a tenfold increase from the current average. To achieve

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Delhi High Court Orders Record ₹290 Crore Security Deposit in Patent Case, Strengthens India’s Patentee-Friendly Image

In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has directed South Korea-based Ace Technologies Corp to deposit ₹290 crore as a security deposit in a major patent infringement dispute with Canadian company Communication Components Antenna Inc (CCA). This marks the largest security deposit ever awarded in an Indian intellectual property (IP) case.The dispute involves an

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HMEL Secures Three Patents and Unveils Dual-Transport Pipeline Pigs

HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) has reached a major milestone in the oil and gas sector. The company recently won three key patents. Alongside, it introduced the world’s first dual-transport crude pipeline pigs. Pipeline pigs are tools used inside pipelines for cleaning and inspection. HMEL’s innovation allows these pigs to transport and manage two different crude

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Apple Patents Stylus That Draws in Air – No Screen or Surface Needed

Apple has secured a groundbreaking new patent for a next-generation stylus. Unlike traditional Apple Pencils, this new device doesn’t require a screen or even a surface to operate. According to the patent filing, the stylus is capable of writing or drawing in mid-air using a combination of advanced sensors and optical tracking technology. This innovation

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